All Age Sexual Offence Examiner - National

Mountain Healthcare; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ipswich is seeking a compassionate All Ages Sexual Offence Examiner. This role involves conducting forensic examinations and working closely with Police and external teams to ensure comprehensive care. Candidates should be GMC-registered Doctors with at least 3 years of relevant experience in Sexual Health or similar fields. The position offers flexible working hours, professional development support, and a competitive salary ranging from £79,497-82,638 (pro rata). Weekend and travel may be required.

Benefits

Contribution for Medical Malpractice Insurance

Full funding for courses and exams

Access to clinical mentors

Qualifications

• GMC Registration is required.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
• Knowledge of confidentiality.
• Experience of working in relevant health fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic examinations and obtain forensic exhibits.
• Develop forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
• Work with external MDTs and Police for referrals.
• Undertake holistic assessments including sexual health and mental health.

Skills

GMC-registered Doctor

Relevant post Foundation experience (3+ years)

Knowledge of safeguarding children and adults

Experience in Sexual health, Paediatrics, GP or Obs/Gynae

UK driving license

Education

MSC in Forensic Medicine

Diploma in Legal Medicine

Job description

Overview

All Ages Sexual Offence Examiner/Experienced Forensic Physician - National

This role predominantly covers both paediatric and adult services. Some travel will be a requirement of this role. Weekend working and evenings, may be occasionally needed for in-hours shifts for resilience and training purposes.

Salary: £79,497-82,638 (pro rata)

Are you looking for a new and exciting alternative career path within the Health & Justice care sector? This is the perfect opportunity for a compassionate person to join a growing, innovative and market-leading service provider within Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

As part of the Forensic Medical Programme, Mountain Healthcare has developed a framework to develop key areas of knowledge and skills which will be invaluable in all specialities, especially A&E, GP, paediatrics, psychiatry and of course, Forensic and Sexual Offence Medicine.

What Makes This Post Different

• Flexible rota prioritising educational and development activities
• 1:1 monthly supervision with allocated mentor, safeguarding supervisor or Line Manager
• Additionally taking part in research, audit, teaching and sitting FFLM exams will be encouraged.

If you want to be part of this exciting team, we look forward to hearing from you. Please get in touch with our team if you need more information [e-mail]

GMC Registration is required. Note that we cannot support International Visas. Police vetting requires 3 years residence in the UK.

Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Forensic examinations and obtaining forensic exhibits.
• Develop Forensic strategies according to FFLM guidelines.
• Actively working in partnership with external MDTs and Police.
• Point of contact for Police and Social Services to discuss referral pathways.
• Undertaking holistic assessments including sexual health, mental health, and safeguarding.
• Supporting the continued quality improvement of the service.
• Working under the Forensic Science Regulator requirements.
• Obtaining consent for Health and Forensic procedures

Travel for training days will also be a requirement of this role. Hotel and subsistence will be reimbursed in line with the Expenses Policy.

Mountain Healthcare Will Help With The Following

• Contribution from Mountain Healthcare for Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Full funding for courses and exams leading up to full Membership of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine in Sexual Offence Medicine
• Access to online appraisal software for revalidation
• Full Funding for courses required for work, e.g FMERSA
• Access to in hours appraisers, clinical mentors & clinical directors to support your career development and wellbeing.

Essential Skills Required

• GMC-registered Doctor
• A minimum of 3 years + relevant post Foundation experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and adults.
• Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.
• Experience of working in Sexual health, Paediatrics, GP or Obs/Gynae.
• Because of the nature of the Sexual Offence Examiner, applications are invited from females only. This post has a genuine occupational qualification under the Sex Discrimination Act, Section 7(2)b and 7(2)e.
• A UK driving license is required for this role and access to a vehicle.
• Advanced DBS and level 2 Police vetting will be required. This requires residency for 3 years in the UK
• Medical Indemnity by start date is also a requirement.

Desired

• Diploma in Legal Medicine
• Member of the Faculty for Forensic and Legal Medicine
• Previous experience working in a SARC setting or custodial environments